Visual Identification of Haptically Explored Objects in High and Low Hypnotizable Subjects

Hypnotizability is associated with peculiar characteristics of sensorimotor integration, imaginal abilities, and preferences in the sensory modality of imagery. The visual recognition of haptically explored objects involves an interaction among these processes and is a proper tool to investigate the...

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Published in:International journal of clinical and experimental hypnosis 2011-04, Vol.59 (2), p.250-265
Main Authors: Castellani, Eleonora, Carli, Giancarlo, Santarcangelo, Enrica Laura
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Female
Frequencies
Gender differences
Humans
Hypnosis
Male
Recognition (Psychology)
Sensory perception
Sex Factors
Studies
Surveys and Questionnaires
Time Factors
Touch
Visual Perception
Visualization
Young Adult
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Summary:Hypnotizability is associated with peculiar characteristics of sensorimotor integration, imaginal abilities, and preferences in the sensory modality of imagery. The visual recognition of haptically explored objects involves an interaction among these processes and is a proper tool to investigate their possible hypnotizability-related modulation. Sixteen high hypnotizables and 16 lows participated in the study. Higher frequencies of correct recognition (RF) were observed in highs. RF improved across both groups. As an effect of learning, shorter recognition times were found in males among highs and in females among lows. The findings are consistent with the literature suggesting that hypnotizability levels may be associated with specific modes of sensory integration and/or imagery.
ISSN:0020-7144
1744-5183
DOI:10.1080/00207144.2011.546269